LURKING: The costumed fan looks at David Moyes during the Everton - Manchester United clash [REUTERS]

The former Toffees boss was welcomed with a smattering of boos and cheers from the crowd when he appeared for his first return to the ground since taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson at the struggling Premier League champs.

But one fan decided to take it a little further.

The costumed joker waved his scythe in the air before being led away and ejected from the ground.

Bookmakers Paddy Power owned up to the stunt, writing on their website: "Paddy Power sent their very own Grim Reaper into Goodison Park this afternoon, sitting just a few feet away from the troubled United manager.

"Moyes’ first year in charge has already seen him break more records than Usain Bolt. But not in the good way."

The grim reaper was led away before the game got into full swing [Reuters]